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Adam Thirlwell
Novelist, passionate reader, far-ranging advocate of literature and occasional editor. He is a frequent contributor to the London Review of Books.
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May 4, 2025
• 16min
Fiction and the Fantastic: Stories by Franz Kafka
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Adam Thirlwell, a novelist and literature advocate, joins to discuss Franz Kafka's unique blend of the fantastical and the ordinary. They explore how Kafka challenges traditional narrative forms while drawing from proverbs and fables. The conversation touches on his upbringing in Prague and its influence on his work, as well as the comedic aspects of his bureaucratic experiences. Thirlwell also delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding Kafka's posthumous publications and the impact of his friend Max Brod on his legacy.
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